Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Shining yellow buses flood into the lower lot, marking the beginning of the annual Jesuit Dallas Rugby Showdown.  Excitement in the air, teams from all over Texas prepare for their matches. On Saturday, March 5th, the Jesuit rugby team hosted the annual Jesuit Dallas Rugby Showdown, inviting the Jesuit New Orleans, Katy High School, and Christian Brothers teams for a...
In the month of March, Jesuit’s varsity Rugby team, coached by Matt Ortiz, went 3-2-1. Although the team had strong outings in their three wins, they struggled in their games against Katy and the Quin Colts, losing both by substantial amounts. In their second game of the month, Katy handed Jesuit a 20 point loss in a game that...
"Rugby is a game all about teamwork and support, because in order to go forwards you must go backwards." Jesuit Rugby, in their final stretch of their season, finished with a 2-2-1 record, ending the season on a reasonably high note. New Orleans and Harlequin Against New Orleans on March 3rd, the game was highly contested with neither side able to run...
With many returning starters, the Rangers Rugby got off to one of their best starts ever, going 5-1 and ranking in the top 3 in the state and top 25 in the nation. From January 30 to February 21st, the Rangers did excellent and showed that they are a force to be reckoned with in the state. On Friday, January...
With a cool breeze flowing through Postell Stadium, the Jesuit rugby team warmed up for their first home game of the season.  The forwards practicing line outs, the backs running plays, the thirst for victory swept over each player.  As the clock ticked down, the players united under the goal post and performed the Jesuit “yell,” their Jesuit pride...
Players from each team line up facing each other as they prepare to scrum. Their breathing heavy and ragged, sweat completely soaks their jerseys and steam rolls from their skin to the crisp winter air. The referee gives each team a moment to bind onto their teammates, each squad forming a solid mass of players linked by arms, shoulders,...
Fresh off a dominant defensive performance versus district rival Richardson, the Jesuit Ranger Rugby squad matched up with a different type of rival, a Jesuit opponent.  Strake Jesuit squared off against the Rangers in a battle for Texas glory. The varsity football team beat Strake a few months back, but could the rugby team succeed? Indeed they could, and indeed...
Few can claim the myriad of accomplishments that the Jesuit College Prep Rugby Program can. Certainly, no other local high school rugby team can claim Jesuit’s great achievements:  five rugby excursions (to the Cayman Islands, Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Ireland), appearing ten times in the State Final-Four matches, acquiring two State Championships, appearing in eight West Regional Championship...

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